Haggai 2:9 kjv — The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the Lord of hosts: and in this place will I g…

King James Version

"The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the Lord of hosts: and in this place will I give peace, saith the Lord of hosts."

— Haggai 2:9, King James Version

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Haggai 2 — Context

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For thus saith the Lord of hosts; Yet once, it is a little while, and I will shake the heavens, and the earth, and the sea, and the dry land;

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And I will shake all nations, and the desire of all nations shall come: and I will fill this house with glory, saith the Lord of hosts.

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The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, saith the Lord of hosts.

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The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the Lord of hosts: and in this place will I give peace, saith the Lord of hosts.

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In the four and twentieth day of the ninth month, in the second year of Darius, came the word of the Lord by Haggai the prophet, saying,

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Thus saith the Lord of hosts; Ask now the priests concerning the law, saying,

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If one bear holy flesh in the skirt of his garment, and with his skirt do touch bread, or pottage, or wine, or oil, or any meat, shall it be holy? And the priests answered and said, No.

Haggai 2:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Haggai 2:9 say?
Haggai 2:9 in the King James Version reads: “The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the Lord of hosts: and in this place will I give peace, saith the Lord of hosts.”
Where is Haggai 2:9 in the Bible?
Haggai 2:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Haggai, chapter 2, verse 9.
Who wrote Haggai?
Haggai is traditionally attributed to Haggai. It was written 520 BC.
What is the book of Haggai about?
Haggai's short, pointed sermons rebuke the returned exiles for leaving God's house in ruins while busy with their own. With four messages over four months he stirs the people to finish the temple — and promises that its later glory will surpass the former.
What are the major themes of Haggai?
Haggai explores themes including Priorities, Temple Rebuilding, Obedience, Promise of Glory. These themes shape the meaning and context of Haggai 2:9.
What translation should I read Haggai 2:9 in?
Haggai 2:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Haggai 2:9?
Haggai 2:9 reads (KJV): “The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the Lord of hosts: and in this place will I give peace, saith the Lord of hosts.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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